Job 27:4
Job 27:4
My lips will not speak falsehood, and my tongue will not utter deceit.
Psalm 34:13 says, "My lips will not speak falsehood, and my tongue will not utter deceit." This declaration is an expression of the psalmist's commitment to integrity. It acknowledges the power of the tongue, which can either build up or tear down. The psalmist understands that words are not neutral; they have the power to reflect either righteousness or deceit. To make a vow like this—to refuse to speak lies—requires humility, as it acknowledges our dependence on God's help to control our speech. The Bible often connects righteousness with truth, and here the psalmist's refusal to lie is a direct expression of his desire to live in alignment with God's will. This speaks to the importance of cultivating a heart of honesty, where our words match our intentions, and our speech honors God. In a world filled with temptation to deceive or distort the truth, this verse serves as a reminder to carefully guard our words and speak only what is true, kind, and loving.
Psalms 145:18
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
Proverbs 23:23
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
Ephesians 4:25
Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.